The first snowfall ushers in excitement of the adventures to come: the first afternoon spent tobogganing down a hill, the first snowman rolled on the front lawn, the first time you come inside with frosty eyelashes, anticipating a hot cocoa. In the Far North, this initial excitement can fade quickly, as we prepare for a [...]
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As the colder months approach, I find myself switching out the family menu from cooler meals to meals that are a bit heavier and piping hot when presented. Goodbye Caesar salads, until next year’s garden again provides us with crispy romaine lettuce. Hello hearty soups and stews! I love tomato soup and so does my family. As [...]
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I once saw a picture of me as a baby, tucked inside a bassinet that was placed on a piece of frozen tundra. I was decked up to my rosy cheeks in a ball of snowsuit and scarf topped off with a huge grin on my face. It looked like I may have been on [...]
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As the colder months approach, a stack of warm wear including hats and sweaters (both handmade and gifted by friends) have grown into a full wardrobe for my littlest boy. This sweet bonnet is a quick and fun crochet pattern that would be perfect as a beginner project. It is sized to fit a baby [...]
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As a lover of language, I get words stuck in my head. Maybe they make your mouth do tricks like persnickety or lollygag. Or maybe they are powerful like revolution or mother. Or a little word like at that if said too many times in a row turns into a nonsensical syllable. Or maybe they [...]
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With the season shifting, I am finding my way back into the kitchen to bake. I dream of pumpkin, gingerbread, and warm winter spices. These muffins came to be after I reworked an old favorite of ours to be gluten free. These muffins are low in sugar and healthy enough to serve for breakfast alongside [...]
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Burp cloths are one of those necessities in the life of anyone who cares for babies. You’ve likely used them for throwing over your shoulder or lap for burping, wiping some sweet potatoes off of tiny lips, or laying them on a surface for a makeshift diaper changing pad. You can certainly find burp cloths [...]
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